When people think about calories in cocktails, vodka usually gets labeled as the lighter option. Its clean profile and short ingredient story have made it a common choice for people who want a bit more control over what they are drinking. Even so, calories in vodka and especially in vodka cocktails are often misunderstood. Knowing how vodka calories actually work, and how mixers change the final number, makes it easier to make choices without guessing. It starts with understa